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P888 BAE

2017 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,400 mi
Last recorded131,400 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 12045,083 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 BAE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some deterioration present exhaust flexible coupling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 131,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Some deterioration present exhaust flexible coupling

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 114,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,865 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 93,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 85,696 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,870 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 57,863 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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P888 BAE is a 2017 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2017 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 45,083 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P888 BAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P888 BAE registered?

P888 BAE is a 2017 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is P888 BAE safe to buy?

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